A Trump supporter with a trucking company begs Trump to end the war and get gas/diesel prices down because he can't afford to run his business

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The video likely resonated due to its raw, personal appeal from a small business owner directly impacted by economic conditions. The creator's clear expression of frustration and his plea to a political figure, combined with the visual of a large truck symbolizing the industry, created a relatable and shareable narrative about economic hardship.

Summary

A trucking company owner, who identifies as a Trump supporter, pleads with President Trump to address high gas and diesel prices. He explains how the increased fuel costs are making it impossible to run his business profitably, leading to financial strain and the inability to take on new projects. Despite his struggles, he reiterates his support for Trump but urges him to take action on fuel prices and foreign policy.

Structure

1Introduction of the speaker and his plea to Trump
2Explanation of the impact of high fuel prices on his business
3Discussion of the cost of operating his truck and its profitability
4The financial strain and inability to take on new projects
5The speaker's continued support for Trump despite his business struggles
6A plea for action on fuel prices and foreign policy

Product placement

A.F. Pacillo: This is a trucking company. The name appears on the side of the truck and on the creator's shirt. Removing it would not change what happens in the video. It merely appears.

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A Trump supporter with a trucking company begs Trump to end the war and get gas/diesel prices down because he can’t afford to run his business (But says he still supports Trump anyway🤔)

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Transcript

This message is for President Trump. I've supported you since you came down that escalate. I still support you. I know you're doing what's best for all of us. I know what you're doing in Iran, they can't have a nuke. But I'm begging you right now, you got to end it, you got to do something. Diesel fuel just broke $6 a gallon. This truck behind me, $275,000 for this truck. And I can't afford to let it leave the garage now. What used to cost me $300 and change, now costs me $600 and change. My fuel is doubled. I can't keep hitting the customers. The truck makes a grand a day. So you burn $300, $350 a day in fuel, depending on where you're going. That's a short haul. And you pay your driver $30, $35 an hour, you got taxes, you got registration, you got if the fees, you got all this stuff. That truck makes me no money. My tires have gone through the roof because of the fuel. So please, sir, I don't have faith in the midterms. I think Iran thing, which it was good to go in there. Sometimes I think maybe it was better to have let them have a nuke because they were just gonna hit New York anyway. We don't need New York. All right? We could have wiped them out at that point. But I'm telling you, I'm imploring. It's September. My company's just me and my two kids. We try to do it the right way. We pay our fees, we pay our taxes, we try to keep the equipment updated so we can buy new equipment. So everything works for everybody. But you got to do something about this fuel because that truck is not gonna leave this garage until the fuel comes down. The customers, we can't keep jacking up the projects. And wait two years. We've been bidding. We've been bidding for two years. You know why? Because the cost of everything is too expensive to do the project. So please, sir, you still got my support. But man, you got to do something. You got to end this Iran thing and get it done. And you keep preaching about energy independence. Why are we still trading in the WTI? Why don't we keep our own fuel here for the Americans? Thank you. I'm still got my support. But man, you got to do something. You got to end this Iran thing and get it done.